Vital Balance With Jess

Jessica Trone
  • 5.0 (32)
  • Alternative Health

Tired of wellness advice that revolves around weight loss, physical appearance, and rigid routines that feel impossible to maintain?   Vital Balance with Jess is your no-BS space for real conversations about hormones, metabolic wellness, and holistic health. It's for women who feel exhausted, inflamed, and out of sync with their bodies and minds. Hosted by Jess, a former attorney turned certified hormone coach, this show is for high-achieving women who’ve been dismissed by doctors, told their labs are “normal,” or have tried everything and still don’t feel well.   Each week, you’ll get practical tools and root-cause strategies to help you:– Reclaim energy and focus– Reduce cortisol and inflammation– Stabilize your mood and cycle– Heal your hormones (without perfectionism)   If you’ve been stuck in survival mode and want real solutions that work in real life, you’re in the right place. This isn’t about chasing an ideal—it’s about building real, sustainable vitality from the inside out.

  1. 5d ago

    Victimhood Is Trendy. Agency Is Powerful. Which One Will You Choose? (Episode #52)

    🔗 Book your FREE Hormone Clarity Call HERE Agency is one of the most countercultural concepts right now. And, yet, it is the foundation of everything Jess believes about health (and life). In this episode, she makes the case for personal agency -- from the founding fathers to Viktor Frankl to Martin Seligman's learned helplessness research -- and then brings it directly into the context of health, the healthcare system, and what it actually looks like to stop waiting for someone else to heal you or blaming someone else or something for less than ideal results.  In this episode, Jess addresses: How the Declaration of Independence references human agency — and why the founders' premise is more radical and more relevant than everMartin Seligman's learned helplessness experiment — what dogs taught us about what repeated powerlessness does to the brainViktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning — the last human freedom, and why agency is possible even in conditions of total external powerlessnessWhy our culture actively promotes victim mentality — and why that transfer of power is so dangerousThe healthcare system critique — an honest look at a structure that doesn't promote patient agency, and why that's an explanation, but not an excuseWhat agency actually looks like in practice when it comes to your health — the belief shift, the behavioral changes, and Jess's own story Connect with Jess: Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess Website: jessicatrone.comEmail: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

    31 min

  2. Jun 24

    Letting Go Of The Routine: What Safaris & Sunrises Taught Me About Health, Rest, and Presence (Episode #51)

    🔗 Book your FREE Hormone Clarity Call HERE Jess is back from South Africa — and this episode is the real-life follow-up to Episode 46's travel prep guide. She shares the trip highlights, then walks through exactly what she implemented before and during the trip, what worked, what surprised her, and what she let go of.  Plus the bigger takeaways about rest, presence, and what two weeks completely outside her normal life did for her nervous system — and what it reminded her about why we take care of our health in the first place. In this episode, Jess discusses: The South Africa highlights — the bush lodge, the safaris, Cape Town, and why this was the best family trip they've ever takenThe real-life report back on Episode 46 — in-flight habits, hydration, supplements, sunlight, and mindsetThe morning light strategy for jet lag in practice — why she dragged her family outside at sunrise after no sleep, and why it worked even better than expectedWhat genuine rest feels like physiologically — and what two weeks of full presence did for her cortisol and nervous systemThe spiritual dimension — awe, gratitude, and the reminder of what we're actually taking care of our health for Connect with Jess: Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess Website: jessicatrone.comEmail: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

    18 min

  3. Jun 17

    The Gap Between Knowing & Doing: How To Build Healthy Habits That Last A Lifetime (Episode #50)

    🔗 Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE  Knowing what to do and actually doing it consistently are two very different things.  In this episode, Jess gets into why habits are hard to build and easy to break — and what actually makes them stick. Using her own complicated relationship with exercise as the throughline, she covers the mindset shifts and practical strategies that have made the difference for her personally. This one is less about information and more about the internal work of becoming someone who shows up for their own health.  In this episode, Jess discusses: Why habits are hard — how the brain resists new behaviors, the all-or-nothing trap, and why waiting for motivation is a losing strategyJess's personal arc with exercise — high school athlete to yo-yo weight lifter in college to completely sedentary through law school, and what going without physical activity actually did to her health and anxietyWhy identity matters more than outcomes — the shift from "I'm trying to exercise" to "I am someone who exercises"The agency mindset — why people have far more power over their health habits than they're led to believe, and how to start operating from that beliefStarting smaller than feels necessary, removing friction, designing your environment, and why consistency always beats intensityConsidering the alternative — the most durable form of motivation Jess has foundYou have more agency over this than you think. Every time you make the choice to show up, you are building something. Connect with Jess: Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess Website: jessicatrone.comEmail: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

    23 min

  4. Jun 10

    The Mental Load of Managing Your Own Health: Why It's So Challenging and How to Stay Grounded (Episode #49)

    🔗 Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE  Nobody talks about how exhausting it is to manage your own health. The information overload, the conflicting advice, the guilt when you fall short, the overwhelm when life changes and what was working suddenly doesn't anymore.  In this episode, Jess gets honest about where she is right now — navigating ACL recovery, metabolic shifts, a busy season, and the mental load of knowing what to do and still finding it hard.   In this episode, Jess covers: Why the mental load of health management is real and heavy — information overload, social media, being your own advocate, and the emotional cost of a system that doesn't always helpDecision fatigue, the guilt and shame cycle, over-optimization burnout, and why life circumstances often require recalibrationHow Jess actually stays grounded when it gets overwhelming & 5 powerful steps for achieving it You are more capable than the overwhelm makes you feel. And you have more agency over your health than you might realize.  Connect with Jess: Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess Website: jessicatrone.comEmail: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

    19 min

  5. Jun 3

    A PMOS (PCOS) Roadmap: My Path To Remission & How To Find Yours (Episode #48)

    🔗Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE This is part two of Jess's PMOS (formerly PCOS) series. Last week covered what the condition is, why the name change matters, and how conventional medicine has failed women with this diagnosis.  This week is the practical follow-up — organized around the primary goal of blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity (the metabolic component of the condition, and hence the new name). Jess also covers supplements, reducing your toxic load, and weaves her own two-year path to remission throughout.  In this episode, Jess addresses: Why lifestyle changes/habits are the foundation for addressing PMOSWhat those lifestyle changes are, starting with the connection between blood sugar regulation and hormonal balance Nutrition strategies specifically for PMOS: protein, fat, fiber, food pairing, meal timing, and why there is no one-size-fits-all dietWhy resistance training moves the needle more than cardio for insulin resistance How chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation drive PMOS symptoms — and what it actually looks like to address stress versus just manage itThe circadian rhythm research specific to PMOS — why women with this condition might produce melatonin at the wrong time, and the connection to mitochondrial dysfunctionSleep as a hormonal and metabolic lever — what even one bad night does to insulin sensitivity and why consistency mattersSupplements with evidence for improving PMOS: inositol, magnesium, berberine, omega-3s, vitamin D, and zincEndocrine disruptors — where they're hiding and how to start reducing your exposureThe order of operations Jess followed on her own two-year path to remission  This is the episode Jess wishes had existed when she was twenty-six with three diagnoses and no roadmap. Connect with Jess: Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess Website: jessicatrone.comEmail: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

    38 min

  6. May 27

    PCOS Has A New Name - And It Changes Everything (Episode #47)

    🔗 Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE PCOS has a new name! It is now officially PMOS — and Jess is finally doing the episode she's been putting off. In this deeply personal conversation, she shares her own diagnosis story, breaks down what PMOS actually is and why the new name more accurately reflects the condition, and makes the case for why the word "metabolic" changes everything.  In this episode, Jess discusses: Why she hasn't done a PCOS episode until now — and what finally made it feel like the right time Her diagnosis storyThe name change — what PCOS to PMOS actually means, and why the old name was a barrier to proper treatment and diagnosisWhat PMOS actually is: hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance as the root cause, and why the ovaries are downstream of that The hormonal hierarchy — why insulin sits above reproductive hormones, and what that means for how PMOS develops and should be treatedCortisol as a primary driver — why chronically stressed thin women are among the most underdiagnosed and undertreatedWhy health is holistic — the brain and body are not separate systems, and PMOS is proofHer top frustration with this condition and how it's handled in the traditional medical system Part two next week — the HOW TO: nutrition, movement, stress, sleep, supplements, and what Jess's own path to remission actually looked like — coming next week.  Connect with Jess: Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess Website: jessicatrone.comEmail: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

    33 min

  7. May 20

    Beyond The Packing List: How To Prepare Your Body & Mind For Travel (Episode #46)

    🔗 Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE Jess and her family are heading to South Africa at the end of May — and preparing for that trip has meant thinking through a lot more than just packing.  In this episode, she shares how to prepare your body and mind for long-haul international travel: what flying actually does to your physiology, how to support your immune system and gut, what supplements she's bringing and why, and how to hold the mental and emotional piece of travel with flexibility and grace — including the faith element of making decisions with uncertainty.  In this episode, Jess discusses: •       What jet lag actually is physiologically — circadian rhythm disruption, hormone timing, and why it affects more than just sleep •       What long-haul flights do to your immune system, hydration, gut, and circulation •       How to start shifting your circadian rhythm right when you arrive at your destination •       Key supplements for travel that aid in sleep and immune support  •       In-flight habits to set you up for success when you arrive  •       The mindset piece — holding expectations loosely, staying flexible, and not letting routine attachment rob you of the experience •       Navigating real decisions with uncertainty — the faith element of preparing well and releasing the rest  Your body is more resilient than you give it credit for. Prepare well and let the trip be extraordinary. Connect with Jess: Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess Website: jessicatrone.comEmail: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

    25 min

  8. May 13

    Is Inflammation Behind Your Symptoms? What It Is And How To Fight It With Food (Episode #45)

    🔗 Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE Inflammation gets talked about constantly in the health space, but rarely in a way that's actually useful. In this episode, Jess breaks down what chronic low-grade inflammation really is, why it's so central to hormonal and metabolic dysfunction in women, and which foods have the research behind them to help combat it.   In this episode, Jess discusses: •       The difference between acute and chronic inflammation  •       How chronic inflammation drives insulin resistance, cortisol dysregulation, thyroid suppression, and low progesterone •       Omega-3 fatty acids and how the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio affects your body's ability to handle inflammation •       Top 8 foods with properties known to combat inflammation, as well as useful ideas for incorporating them into your diet  •       The crowding out framework — how to incorporate this without overhauling your entire diet  Whether you're managing a chronic condition, dealing with hormonal imbalances, or just trying to feel better — these are the foods your body uses to fight back. Connect with Jess: Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess Website: jessicatrone.comEmail: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

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Tired of wellness advice that revolves around weight loss, physical appearance, and rigid routines that feel impossible to maintain?   Vital Balance with Jess is your no-BS space for real conversations about hormones, metabolic wellness, and holistic health. It's for women who feel exhausted, inflamed, and out of sync with their bodies and minds. Hosted by Jess, a former attorney turned certified hormone coach, this show is for high-achieving women who’ve been dismissed by doctors, told their labs are “normal,” or have tried everything and still don’t feel well.   Each week, you’ll get practical tools and root-cause strategies to help you:– Reclaim energy and focus– Reduce cortisol and inflammation– Stabilize your mood and cycle– Heal your hormones (without perfectionism)   If you’ve been stuck in survival mode and want real solutions that work in real life, you’re in the right place. This isn’t about chasing an ideal—it’s about building real, sustainable vitality from the inside out.

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  • Creator
    Jessica Trone
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Vital Balance With Jess
  • Show Website
    Vital Balance With Jess

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